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June 19, 2023

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June 19, 2023

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arrowJerry Stickman: Three aces in video poker

Three aces in video poker
When a reader asks what to do when you are dealt three aces and a low kicker in video poker, Stickman explains the different video poker game options and provides his advice on how to play the hands.  read more
 

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Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto to open tomorrow

Opening 20 June, the new casino encompasses 328,000 square feet of gaming space, including over 4,800 slot machines and 145 table games, solidifying its position as the largest casino in Canada.  read more
Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto to open tomorrow
 

WORLD SERIES OF POKER News

WORLD SERIES OF POKER

Deeb wins sixth WSOP bracelet

Shaun Deeb secured his sixth title when he defeated Aloisio Dourado in the $1,500 Eight Game Mix 6-Handed event to win $198,854.  read more

$5 million WSOP win for Brewer

Chris Brewer took down Artur Martirosian in the $250,000 Super High Roller No-Limit Hold'em event for a payday of $5,293,556.  read more

Glaser joins elite company with fifth bracelet

Benny Glaser became the 36th member of the five-time club and won $311,428 by defeating Oscar Johansson in the $10,000 Limit 2-7 Triple Draw Championship.  read more

Suzuki becomes only seventh WSOP winner from Japan

The 22-year-old Ryutaro Suzuki defeated Walter Chambers in a short heads-up $3,000 Nine Game Mix event to take home $221,124.  read more

Monnette makes comeback for fifth bracelet

American John Monnette bested Chris Chung in a heads up $1,500 Limit 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw event for a $145,846 payday.  read more

SPORTS News

SPORTS

Tennis player suspended for match fixing

Petru-Alexandru Luncanu, the 34-year-old tennis player from Romania, has been suspended from the sport for five years after multiple breaches of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program.  read more

DraftKings ups the ante in bid for PointsBet

The sports betting company made a $195 million offer Friday morning for the U.S. assets of the sportsbook, which is significantly larger than Fanatics' previous offer.  read more

Maryland's sportsbooks generate $4.6 million in May

Maryland's 10 retail and 10 mobile sportsbooks combined to generate $4,650,711 in contributions to the state during May 2023, the second-best single-month total to date, according to the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency.  read more

Arizona betting tops $644 million in March

March was the fifth time the state eclipsed $600 million in wagers and is the second-highest month since the inception of sports betting in Arizona during the fall of 2021, according to the Arizona Department of Gaming.  read more

CASINO News

CASINO

Crown Melbourne hit with a $20 million fine

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission discovered that the resort failed to pay the proper amounts of casino tax over an extended period of time.  read more

Mohegan Sun unveils its Hot Summer Fun events

The Connecticut casino will host live entertainment and WNBA games at the Mohegan Sun Arena and Wolf Den.  read more

Binion's Gambling Hall unveils Million Dollar Display

The famous tourist attraction returned to Las Vegas on 16 June after being removed from the gaming floor during the pandemic.  read more

Graton Resort breaks ground on $1 billion expansion

The expansion on the California property will include a new hotel, larger casino, 2,000 new slot machines, poker room, and a high-limit area.  read more

Columbus Casino opens at Platte County Ag Society Park

Guests can play 250 slot machines and bet on horse racing in Nebraska while construction is underway on the permanent Harrah's Columbus.  read more

Lisa Vanderpump to open first Lake Tahoe venue

Vanderpump is set to bring her signature design aesthetic to Northern Nevada with the opening of Wolf by Vanderpump at Harvey's Lake Tahoe this winter.  read more

Oneida Indian Nation to partner with Tesla

The Oneida Indian Nation and Tesla have entered into a partnership to develop the automaker’s first Sales, Service, and Delivery center in the region.  read more

LAS VEGAS LIFE News

LAS VEGAS LIFE

Palace Station announces new poolside event

Beginning Friday, guests at Palace Latin Night in Las Vegas will be welcomed to spice up their evening with an evening featuring live music, dance lessons, drink specials and more.  read more

Fourth of July plans at M Resort Spa Casino

The Henderson, Nevada, casino will host its fireworks in partnership with the city and will offer spectators an extended show set to music.  read more

SLOTS News

SLOTS

Treasure Island pays out $75,000 in jackpots

During the month of May, six players all took home over $10,000 while playing slot machines at the Las Vegas casino, including a $16,512 win on Buffalo Gold Bonus.  read more

ENTERTAINMENT News

ENTERTAINMENT

The Brook to host The Uptown Boys residency

The new show at the New Hampshire casino featuring the hits of Billy Joel is scheduled for eight dates in the Seasons Showroom, beginning 7 July.  read more

Thunder Valley Casino announces three new shows for the fall

Jewel, Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening, and Janet Jackson will perform at the California resort on separate nights in September and October.  read more

The Cult bringing its tour to Las Vegas

The Cult announced a slate of western U.S. tour dates for this fall, including stop in Las Vegas for two nights at Palms Casino Resort on Friday and Saturday, 27-28 October.  read more

Did You Know
Did You Know?
In January 2024, the online sports betting market in Vermont is anticipated to go live after HB 127 was signed by Governor Phil Scott last Thursday.
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